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Tuesday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 9/5/2017

› Population growth remains top concern for Sarasota County residents
A lot of people are moving to the Suncoast for a happier lifestyle but Sarasota County residents are still concerned about financial issues, crime, and healthcare. The top concern: population growth on the Suncoast.

› Navy not ready to bring nuclear carrier to Mayport as newer ships change course
The prospect of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier coming to Mayport Naval Station on a permanent basis in the near future is a long shot based on the direction of the Navy and the current climate of the military.

› Bankrupt Alfred Angelo auctions off wedding dresses in Deerfield Beach warehouse
The Alfred Angelo Bridal auction on Saturday drew liquidators and small business owners looking to buy a bargain — but there were no successful bulk bids for the 6,000 wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses at the bankrupt company’s Deerfield Beach warehouse.

› City grapples with new ways to fund Orlando Tech, Canvs
Orlando city staff are proposing to provide a lump annual sum of $150,000 to four groups: the Canvs coworking spaces; Orlando Tech Association; FireSpring Fund, which provides seed money to startups; and Starter Studio, an accelerator program.

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